Dark Flower Scarab
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Dark Flower Scarab
Euphoria sepulcralis
The Dark Flower Scarab is a shiny black beetle that loves to munch on flowers. It helps flowers grow by spreading pollen while it eats, making it a little gardener in nature!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Dark Flower Scarab is a small, broad beetle with a shiny, dark metallic bronze or black body, often exhibiting green or purplish iridescence. Its shell (elytra) is covered in tiny pits, distinguishing it from smoother, brighter flower scarabs.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusEuphoria
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby scarabs, called grubs, live underground munching on old wood!
Its dark, shiny shell looks like polished metal!
These scarabs love sunshine and are often seen buzzing on bright blooms!
They use fuzzy antennae to smell tasty flowers from far away!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollination Power
Dark Flower Scarab can spread pollen between flowers because of its fuzzy body, which helps plants make seeds.
Ability
Flower Finder
Dark Flower Scarab has special antennae that help them smell sweet flowers from far away to find their next meal.
Ability
Burrowing Grubs
Baby Dark Flower Scarabs (grubs) can burrow underground to eat decaying wood, helping recycle forest materials.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 9-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-60 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their babies eat old wood.
Age differences: Larvae eat decaying wood and organic matter; adults feed on flowers and fruit.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Pollen
- Decaying fruit
- Decaying wood (larvae)
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
pollinates
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Helps this flower produce seeds.
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Robins are known to eat various ground insects.
eats
Masked Shrew
Sorex cinereus
Shrews feast on the grubs found in soil.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to watch these beetles from a distance and not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Dark Flower Scarab?
9-15 mm
How long does Dark Flower Scarab live?
30-60 days
What does Dark Flower Scarab eat?
Adults sip nectar and pollen from flowers, while their babies eat old wood.
Where is Dark Flower Scarab usually found?
Urban areas
How does Dark Flower Scarab hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Dark Flower Scarab have?
6
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